Ndamukong Suh took part in afternoon practice Wednesday with his new Lions teammates, and coaches wasted no time in putting the No. 2 overall pick right where he had been during offseason practices — in the starting lineup.

The Lions are looking for a big season. And by big season, that could mean anything more than two wins. But as recently said in this space, the Lions have a lot of things going for them. All of that, however, could be derailed with a lengthy holdout by first-round draft pick Ndamukong Suh.

According to The Grand Island Independent, Ndamukong Suhlikely won’t be signing with the Detroit Lions anytime soon. Suh’s agent Eugene Parker said the process of closing a deal with a first-round draft pick takes time and that “when there’s a sense of urgency by both parties, things get done.”

The 2012 NFL Draft first round will take place Thurs., April 26, followed by the second and third rounds on Fri., April 27. Rounds 4-7 will be held Sat., April 28. Watch the entire draft live on NFL Network.